Lark Ellen Lions Charities
Lark Ellen Lions Charities is a private foundation based in San Marino, California. Its most recent filing on record is for 2020, and nothing has been filed since; the foundation appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Lark Ellen Lions Charities at a glance
In short: Lark Ellen Lions Charities gave $87K across 23 grants in 2020 (avg $4K), mostly in California. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $87,296
- Grants made (2020)
- 23
- Average grant
- $3,795
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,481,500
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2020; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Lark Ellen Lions Charities
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states in its 2019 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This is a statement from that filing and is not presented as current application guidance.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1613 Chelsea Road 184, San Marino, CA 91108
Phone: (626) 665-5952
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lark Ellen Lions Charities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Marshall B Ketchum University ($6K). Together the top 10 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars listed for 2020 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 23 grants totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marshall B Ketchum University Fullerton, CA | For Assistance in Community Based Programs | $5,722 |
| Academy of Music for the Blind Monrovia, CA | For Assistance in Providing Services to Blind Children | $5,500 |
| Central City Action Committee Los Angeles, CA | For Youth Programs | $5,000 |
| Blind Childrens Center Los Angeles, CA | For Assistance to Blind Children | $5,000 |
| School on Wheels Los Angeles, CA | For Assistance in Educating Homeless Youth | $5,000 |
| Hillsides Pasadena, CA | For Assistance in Providing Services to Abused Youth | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Youth Center Los Angeles, CA | For Youth Camp | $4,500 |
| Braille Institute Youth Center Los Angeles, CA | For Assistance to Blind Children | $4,500 |
| Dolores Mission Los Angeles, CA | For Church and School Activities | $4,500 |
| El Centro Del Pueblo Los Angeles, CA | For Assistance in Providing Community Services | $4,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1,481,500 | $172,475 | $105,643 | $87,296 | 23 | $164,658 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available grant records show support for organizations providing services and programs for children and youth, including blind and visually impaired children, young people experiencing homelessness, and youth programs. Other grants supported community services, camping for people who are deaf or disabled, and health care education. These are areas reflected in the listed grants, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Among the grantees, Academy of Music for the Blind describes its mission as providing musical instruction to blind youth. School on Wheels says it enhances educational opportunities for children experiencing homelessness from kindergarten through twelfth grade. The Blind Children’s Center says it prepares young children of all abilities to thrive through inclusive, family-focused early childhood education, with a focus on children who are blind or visually impaired. Lions Camp at Teresita Pines says it provides a mountain camping facility for nonprofit organizations, emphasizing the needs of deaf and disabled people.
Grantmaking
In 2020, the foundation made 23 grants totaling $87,296. Grants ranged from $225 to $5,722, with a median grant of $4,000.
The largest listed grant was $5,722 to Marshall B Ketchum University, whose mission is to educate health care professionals prepared to deliver collaborative, patient-centered care. Other notable grants included $5,500 to Academy of Music for the Blind; $5,000 each to Central City Action Committee, Blind Children’s Center, School on Wheels, and Hillsides; and $4,500 each to Salvation Army Youth Center, Braille Institute Youth Center, Dolores Mission, El Centro del Pueblo, and Lions Camp at Teresita Pines.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2020 filing lists Dr Fredy Perez as President; Nile Conner as VP/Treasurer; Linda Lee Zahradka as Secretary; and Sonia Rivera, David Bermudez, Irene Lewis, and Ralph Mendoza as directors.
Lark Ellen Lions Charities is led by Fredy Perez, President on the 2020 filing; none of the 7 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Fredy Perez
President
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
David Bermudez
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Irene Lewis
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Ralph Mendoza
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Sonia Rivera
Director
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Linda Lee Zahradka
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Nile Conner
Vice President & Treasurer
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Lark Ellen Lions Charities
How much does Lark Ellen Lions Charities give each year?
Lark Ellen Lions Charities gave $87K across 23 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
What is Lark Ellen Lions Charities's typical grant size?
Lark Ellen Lions Charities's median grant in 2020 was $4,000, and its average grant was $3,795, across 23 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Lark Ellen Lions Charities give grants?
Lark Ellen Lions Charities gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (14 grants).
Does Lark Ellen Lions Charities give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on Lark Ellen Lions Charities's 2020 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "For Assistance to Blind Children" (3 grants).
Who are Lark Ellen Lions Charities's largest grantees?
Lark Ellen Lions Charities's largest 2020 grantees include Marshall B Ketchum University ($5,722), Academy of Music for the Blind ($5,500) and Central City Action Committee ($5,000), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
How large is Lark Ellen Lions Charities?
Lark Ellen Lions Charities reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $172K.
What does Lark Ellen Lions Charities fund?
The available grant records show support for organizations providing services and programs for children and youth, including blind and visually impaired children, young people experiencing homelessness, and youth programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lark Ellen Lions Charities?
The foundation states in its 2019 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lark Ellen Lions Charities's EIN?
Lark Ellen Lions Charities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-1714318. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Does Lark Ellen Lions Charities accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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